Northside Dental Group is pleased to provide a full range of dental care services to our patients from Clinton MS and the surrounding communities.
We provide children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive and restorative dentistry services.

Friday, 30 September 2016

Screening for Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is a serious affliction that takes the life of one American every hour. This statistic has remained consistent for 40 years. But with early identification of unusual tissue within the mouth, statistics have also shown there is a 90% cure rate for this cancer. We provide this easy and quick screening at every check-up. If we see any areas of concern, you will be referred to an oral surgeon for additional examination.

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Dental caries (cavities) are the most common form of oral disease known to man, and the process of getting caries is called tooth decay.Tooth decay is the destruction of your tooth enamel -- the hard, outer layer of your teeth. This issue can affect children, teens and adults. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, is constantly forming on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods or beverages containing sugars, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth, and over time the enamel can break down, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).The types of caries formed can be broken down into two major groups:Pit and fissure caries. These are found most often on the chewing surfaces of the back (molar and premolar) teeth, and the back of the front (anterior) teeth. Your teeth are composed of several sections of enamel, and where these sections meet, pits and grooves can trap plaque, causing decay. The proper application of pit and fissure sealants, a hard plastic material applied to seal the grooves and pits when the teeth have erupted, can prevent this type of dental caries. The sealants also make it less likely that you will need restorations (fillings) on those surfaces of the teeth.Smooth surface caries. These are found most often along the gumline or where two teeth touch (interproximal or the space between teeth), if plaque forms in those areas. With the proper use of dental floss, you can prevent most smooth surface caries in the interproximal area, and using a manual or power toothbrush along the gumline can prevent caries in that area as well.To read the entire article written by Richard A Huot, DDS, please visit Colgate.com

Friday, 23 September 2016

A Very Effective Treatment Against Cavities

Children need added protection to guard against cavities, as their teeth are more vulnerable to decay during their formative years. There is an easy treatment that will help them to keep their back teeth from developing cavities. A dental sealant can be applied and bonded to the surface of these teeth.

Here is how quick and easy the treatment is. First the teeth are sterilized. The surfaces are now ready for one, thin application of the sealant, which is clear or white and therefore invisible. It is then bonded to the surface of teeth with a curing light. And that is the entire treatment! No shots are given or drilling necessary, and no removal of tooth structure is needed. This treatment has been proven to be highly effective both for children and adolescents in maintaining their natural teeth.Northside Dental GroupDavid Henry, DMDWilliam L. Boteler, DDSThomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS550 East Northside Dr.Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-1555 NorthsideDentalGroup.com

Thursday, 22 September 2016

What is Dry Mouth?Dry mouth means you don't have enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth moist. Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while, especially if you're nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to more serious health problems or indicate that a more serious medical condition may exist. That's because saliva does more than just keep the mouth wet -it helps digest food, protects teeth from decay, prevents infection by controlling bacteria in the mouth, and makes it possible for you to chew and swallow.There are several reasons that the glands that produce saliva, called the salivary glands, might not function properly. These include:

Side effects of some medications - over 400 medicines can cause dry mouth, including antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics and medicines for high blood pressure and depression.

Disease - diseases that affect the salivary glands, such as diabetes, Hodgkin's, Parkinson's disease, HIV/AIDS and Sjogren's syndrome, may lead to dry mouth.

Radiation therapy - the salivary glands can be damaged if your head or neck are exposed to radiation during cancer treatment. The loss of saliva can be total or partial, permanent or temporary.

Chemotherapy - drugs used to treat cancer can make saliva thicker, or "ropey," causing your mouth to feel dry.

Friday, 16 September 2016

Even One Missing Tooth Can Cause Problems

A missing tooth is a concern because it can escalate into other problems. Even just one missing tooth can affect the surrounding teeth to loosen or shift. The more teeth you have missing, the more it interferes with your chewing capabilities, which may mean you absorb fewer nutrients from your meals. Not having a full smile can give you an aged look, and the resultant bone loss allows facial sagging to also make you look older than you are. Speaking can be embarrassing when pronunciation isn't clear. Weight gain can result when softer, easier to eat foods are consumed more often.

We recommend dental implants for every missing tooth, no matter where the gap is. They look just like real teeth and let you chew every type of food without worry. Once again, you will get the most nutrition from your meals and be able to smile with confidence.

Sunday, 11 September 2016

Dental veneers are thin pieces of tooth-colored porcelain cemented to the front surfaces of your natural teeth, and are an easy way to address a variety of physical and aesthetic problems. Because they're also permanent, however, you'll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of the procedure before you decide to get them. Here are six things to think about and discuss with your dentist.Pro #1: Easily Whiten Your SmileYears of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes or eating highly pigmented foods eventually take their toll on your teeth, turning them an unattractive shade of yellow or brown. Stained enamel can be bleached at home or by your dentist, but it can become stained again. If you're looking for an easier way to whiten your smile for good, dental veneers may be a good fit for you. Veneers are largely stain-resistant, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so you won't have to worry about discoloration or needing to have your veneers whitened.To read the entire article written by Jennifer Mitchell , please visit Colgate.comNorthside Dental GroupDavid Henry, DMDWilliam L. Boteler, DDSThomas L. Jones, Jr., DDS550 East Northside Dr.Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-1555 NorthsideDentalGroup.com

Sunday, 4 September 2016

A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.Crowns may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can't replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place. Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.Crowns can be made ahead of time (prefabricated) or made to order in a laboratory. Prefabricated crowns are made of plastic or stainless steel. They can be used on a temporary basis until a permanent crown is made.Crowns can be made of:

All metal

Zirconia

Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)

Porcelain fused to zirconia

All ceramic

Metals include gold alloy, other alloys (palladium) or a base-metal alloy (nickel or chromium). The all-metal or PFM crowns are stronger and are better choices for back teeth than ceramic crowns. PFM and all-ceramic crowns are the same color as your natural teeth. They look just like normal teeth.To read the entire article , please visit Colgate.com

About Me

David Henry, DMD, earned his
dental degree from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, after
earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi and his
master's from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. He has engaged in
extensive postgraduate education in general dentistry topics, and his most
recent training in implant placement allows him to provide his patients with
replacements for missing teeth without referral to another office in many
cases.

Dr. Henry is active in the community as a deacon and a
guitarist in the praise band at First Baptist Church in Clinton. He and his
wife Amy have four beautiful children, and in his spare time he enjoys
playing guitar, reading, doing yardwork, and spending time with his family
and at church activities.